Malaysia Oversight
Duo plead not guilty to robbing Chinese national of RM2.1mil in cash, valuables

Duo plead not guilty to robbing Chinese national of RM2.1mil in cash, valuables

The Kuala Lumpur sessions court granted salesmen Syaqir Ami and Mahsar Nor bail of RM15,000 each on condition that they…
Guard who lost job sets 2 Malaysian visitors on fire in Bangkok

Guard who lost job sets 2 Malaysian visitors on fire in Bangkok

A video, which went viral, shows the public coming to the aid of the Malaysians. (X pics) PETALING JAYA: Two…
Man nabbed after assaulting driver in Genting road rage incident

Man nabbed after assaulting driver in Genting road rage incident

Screenshots from a video show the suspect confronting the victim, who was punched in the face and also hurt his…
Rough tackle sparks brawl during football match, 7 nabbed

Rough tackle sparks brawl during football match, 7 nabbed

The brawl involved players from both sides, a team manager, as well as spectators. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: An aggressive…
Malaysian semiconductor exports remain exempt from US tariffs, says Tengku Zafrul

Tengku Zafrul officially a PKR member

Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz is now a member of PKR’s Ampang division. (Bernama pic) OSAKA: Senator…
MCA will decide its future, not outsiders, says Wee

Don’t internationalise public varsities at cost of local students, says Wee

MCA president Wee Ka Siong told the Dewan Rakyat this week that more students from China are gaining admission into…
Hundreds gather in Sabah to demand justice for Zara Qairina

Hundreds gather in Sabah to demand justice for Zara Qairina

A livestream shows a big crowd gathering outside Harbour Mall in Sandakan. PETALING JAYA: Hundreds of Sabahans have gathered in…
File police report over false testimony at inquiry, Suhakam urged

File police report over false testimony at inquiry, Suhakam urged

Suaram executive director Azura Nasron said a police investigation will not hinder Suhakam’s work, as a police report targets specific…
He lived in the shadows, his drums did not

He lived in the shadows, his drums did not

Cellar Hi-Five performing at The Cellar in the 1970s. (L-R) Rahim Hamzah, Don Beins, Syed Agil, Radha Krishnan, Charles Nathaniel…
Don’t racialise silambam’s exclusion from 2026 Sukma, says Yeoh

Hosts Selangor proposes adding silambam, 2 other sports in 2026 Sukma

Several parties had criticised the exclusion of the traditional Indian martial art, silambam, from the upcoming 2026 Sukma. (Bernama pic)…
Multiple-entry visas available for Bangladeshi workers from today

Multiple-entry visas available for Bangladeshi workers from today

The home ministry said the MEV facility will be coordinated by the immigration department at international entry points for valid…
Apologise for claim on influx of students from China, Wee told

Apologise for claim on influx of students from China, Wee told

DAP’s Howard Lee (left) accused MCA president Wee Ka Siong of trying to portray himself as a hero for the…
Preliminary report into Zara Qairina’s death returned to investigators, says AG

AGC orders for Zara Qairina’s body to be exhumed

Zara Qairina Mahathir was found unconscious on July 16 after she allegedly fell from the third floor of her school’s…
Heavy traffic expected in KL tomorrow due to Gaza rally

Heavy traffic expected in KL tomorrow due to Gaza rally

A pro-Palestine rally organised in the Kuala Lumpur city centre in October 2023 was attended by about 5,000 people. PETALING…
I have Intel board’s support, CEO says as Trump calls for resignation

I have Intel board’s support, CEO says as Trump calls for resignation

US president Donald Trump called for Intel CEO Lip Bu Tan to resign over conflicts of interest linked to China.…
Zahid to represent Malaysia at Singapore national day parade

Zahid to represent Malaysia at Singapore national day parade

Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is also scheduled to pay a courtesy call on Singapore’s prime minister Lawrence Wong.…
Unlicensed futures trader jailed, fined RM9mil for defrauding investors

Unlicensed futures trader jailed, fined RM9mil for defrauding investors

The Securities Commission says the case’s outcome reflects the seriousness of the offences and its impact on the capital market.…
Govt to provide more funding for Quran translation

Govt to provide more funding for Quran translation

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the move would strengthen Malaysia’s position as one of the world’s leading Quran producers alongside…
Mother, special needs son fail in appeal over ‘bullying’ lawsuit’s dismissal

Hospital wins appeal to stop ex-nurse from suing for negligence

A three-member Court of Appeal bench said there were already two Federal Court judgments on the matter, and lower courts…
Man sentenced to death for Bangladeshi national’s murder

Man sentenced to death for Bangladeshi national’s murder

The trial which began in the Ipoh High Court on Jan 6, 2020, featured testimony from 24 prosecution witnesses, while…
Farmer fined RM15,000 for offensive post about royalty

Farmer fined RM15,000 for offensive post about royalty

Faisal Yusof was charged under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for an offensive comment published on…
Malaysia’s Tier 2 ranking at risk if workers’ benefits withheld, says MTUC

Malaysia’s Tier 2 ranking at risk if workers’ benefits withheld, says MTUC

MTUC said Lim Guan Eng’s remarks are ‘out of touch’ with the realities faced by both foreign and local workers.…
Former Sabak Bernam MP dies

Former Sabak Bernam MP dies

Mat Yasir Ikhsan served as Sungai Air Tawar assemblyman from 1999 to 2004, and Sabak Bernam MP from 2004 to…
Electric garbage trucks to be deployed at tourist hotspots

Electric garbage trucks to be deployed at tourist hotspots

The initiative will first focus on strategic locations in the capital such as Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Alor. (Wikipedia…
71 held in nationwide crackdown on mule accounts

71 held in nationwide crackdown on mule accounts

Bukit Aman CCID director Rusdi Isa said that among the items seized were 925 ATM cards. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Rope in logistics, delivery service vehicles, too, says activist

Rope in logistics, delivery service vehicles, too, says activist

JPJ said it will begin confiscating vehicles belonging to companies and licensed operators of commercial vehicles that hire foreign drivers,…
Mohamad to press Myanmar junta on election plan during visit

Mohamad to press Myanmar junta on election plan during visit

Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said the Philippines would be included in the visit to Myanmar, along with Thailand and Indonesia,…
No motions filed by Muhyiddin on Anwar’s fuel subsidy remark, says speaker

No motions filed by Muhyiddin on Anwar’s fuel subsidy remark, says speaker

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul said he will act in accordance with the Standing Orders if Pagoh MP Muhyiddin Yassin…